How is the December 7, 2021 City of Watsonvile election conducted?
Santa Cruz County Elections will automatically mail all City of Watsonville 2nd City Council District registered voters a ballot by November 8, 2021. Be aware that mail can take 3 to 7 days for delivery. If you do not receive your ballot, or if you spoil it, you can obtain a replacement by calling 831-454-2060 or at one of our in-person voting locations.
A Voter Information Pamphlet will be included with your ballot. In the pamphlet you will find information on the election as well as the candidate statements.
How to vote in the December 7, 2021 City of Watsonville election?
Due to a change in the law, every active registered voter in the City of Watsonville's 2nd City Council District will receive a ballot in the mail for the December 7, 2021 City of Watsonville's 2nd City Council District election. Your ballot will be mailed by November 8, 2021.
Vote Using the Ballot
Mailed to You
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Vote In Person (Elections and City Clerk's Office)
November 8 to December 3
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Vote In Person (Weekend and Election Day)
December 4 to December 7
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1. Mark it by filling in the oval to the left of your choices. Voting is not a test; you do not have to vote on every issue.
2. Insert the completed ballot in the postage paid ballot envelope provided to you.
3. In your own handwriting, sign the ballot envelope. Print your name, address, and a way to contact you.
3. Return your ballot.
- Deliver your ballot to the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections office or the Watsonville City Clerk's office.
- Drop off your ballot at any in-person voting locations open November 8 to December 7.
- Mail your ballot, so that it is postmarked on or before Election Day, December 7.
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You may vote early in person from November 8 to December 3 during regular business hours at these locations:
- Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections
701 Ocean Street Room 310
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-454-2060
- Watsonville City Clerk's Office
275 Main Street 4th Floor
Watsonviile, CA 95076
831-768-3040
- VoteMobile - check back for schedule
At these locations, you can:
- Obtain a replacement ballot
- Register and vote on the same day
- Vote an accessible ballot on the tablet
- Vote a Spanish ballot on the tablet
- Drop off voted ballot
- Any other voter services
Current public health protocols will be followed which may include: mask wearing, hand sanitizing, physical distancing & disinfecting services. If you are sick, please stay home.
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Weekend voting is available starting December 4 at the following locations:
- Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections
701 Ocean Street Room 310
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-454-2060
- Watsonville City Clerk's Office
275 Main Street 4th Floor
Watsonviile, CA 95076
831-768-3040
Each location will be open on:
- Saturday, December 4, 2021, 9am to 5pm
- Sunday, December 5, 2021, 9am to 5pm
- Monday, December 6, 2021, 8am to 5pm
- Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 7am to 8pm
At these locations, you can:
- Obtain a replacement ballot
- Register and vote on the same day
- Vote an accessible ballot on the tablet
- Vote a Spanish ballot on the tablet
- Drop off voted ballot
- Any other voter services
Current public health protocols will be followed which may include: mask wearing, hand sanitizing, physical distancing & disinfecting services. If you are sick, please stay home.
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Where can I get more information?
Quick Calendar
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October 23, 2021
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Deadline to mail ballots to military and overseas voters.
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November 8, 2021
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Deadline to mail ballots to all active registered voters.
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November 22, 2021
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Last day to register to vote in December 7, 2021 election.
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December 4&5, 2021
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Weekend voting – open 9 am to 5 pm at Santa Cruz County Elections Office and Watsonville City Clerk's Office.
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December 7, 2021
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Election Day – polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm.
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Certify the election |